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Western Sahara

Northern Africa, Africa

BerberHassaniyaSpanish

Western Sahara is a country in Northern Africa, Africa. With a population of 600,904 and an area of 266,000 km², the capital city is El Aaiún. The official languages are Berber, Hassaniya and Spanish. The national currency is the Algerian dinar (دج DZD).

Quick Facts

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El Aaiún
Capital
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600,904
Population
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266,000 km²
Area
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دج DZD, DH MAD, UM MRU
Currency
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+2
Dial Code
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.eh
TLD

Geography

Western Sahara is located in Northern Africa at coordinates 24.50°N, 13.00°W. It shares borders with 3 countries.

ContinentAfrica
Coordinates24.50°N, 13.00°W
🏞️ Longest RiverSaguia el-Hamra
350 km
TimezonesUTC+00:00
BordersDZAMRTMAR

Frequently Asked Questions about Western Sahara

What is the capital of Western Sahara?
The capital of Western Sahara is El Aaiún.
What is the population of Western Sahara?
Western Sahara has a population of approximately 600,904 people.
What currency does Western Sahara use?
Western Sahara uses the Algerian dinar (دج DZD).
What languages are spoken in Western Sahara?
The official languages of Western Sahara are Berber, Hassaniya, Spanish.
What is the area of Western Sahara?
Western Sahara covers a total area of 266,000 km².

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)